I honestly, have never been to a swap as an adult. So, I really didn't know what to expect. I didn't know what cookies to make. My friend told me that the cookies would be judged by all the women that come.
The categories that we could vote on was most festive, most original, most creative, best tasting, and best overall. When she told me that, my competitive side kicked in. Big time. I was already wanting to bring great cookies. But, there was a competition involved. I had to bring my very best game. I went into full on planning mode. Should I bring a unique recipe? Should I bring store bought? Should I go all out and make super decorative cut out cookies? (That's what inspired this post!) Every year, my family does an annual cookie bake. Most of the time we do sugar cut out cookies. So, I stuck to what I know, and brought my best cut out sugar cookies. I will include pictures of those in this post, but I want to share with you some of the cookie recipes I found along my search for great recipes! *All images will link back to the website where they were derived! DISCLAIMER: Some links on this post may contain affiliate links.
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Slightly More Traditional Options
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All. The. Fun. Cookies.
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My "Award Winning" Cookies!
As I said above, when I heard there was going to be a contest over our cookies, I went all in.
Not to mention, I really enjoy baking and decorating cookies. I finally got the chance to try to decorate cookies how I have wanted to do for years.
With the help from my mom, who gave the best royal icing recipe, I was set.
My cookies won Most Decorative and Best Overall! I was so surprised! Okay, I was trying my best not to grin from EAR TO EAR. They liked my cookies!
My husband loved them, and was so impressed, he told me my friends we're going to think I had bought these.
Anyways, without further-a-do, here are my cookies from the cookie bake!
And, since I am extra, take note at how I packaged them, making them look even more, "bakery bought"! I got my boxes at Walmart, but HERE are some really cute options, that are similar!
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Some of My Favorite Baking Tools!:
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These all look delicious! Congrats on your award winning cookies! They look amazing!
Girl! THANK YOU!! I’m so proud of them! Lol!
Thank you for checking them out!! ??
I hope you and your boyfriend have better luck than me and my husband do! He eats them faster than I can bake them! Thank you for checking out this post!
I am a bonafide 'foodie' and cookies are definitely one of my passions! Thank you for sharing this. What fun to read and salivate on!
Foodie is perfectly acceptable in my family! We love trying new foods and recipes, but too often, we stick to what we know, for various reasons!!
Our family one is this weekend! I am sure we will only do sugar cookies, so me and the kids will make Santa something off this list, of his choice! :)
These are great Christmas cookie ideas! We always make the same cookies for Christmas but I could definitely use some new recipes for this year!
I agree, we always do the same sugar cookie cutouts, but Santa is getting something new this year!
I enjoy baking, too, for some reason, I mostly only do it during the holidays!
I absolutely love the tradition and idea of baking cookies for Christmas but never make it a priority. it could be because I'm not a baker and it's a little painful for me. LOVE these recipes though. My seven year old loves to bake so I'll have to share with him :)
I don't bake as much as I used to, mainly because so many of our family members are sugar free! I hope your seven year old tries some of these out!
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About Amy
Hey Ya'll! My name is Amy, I am a girl mom (times two), married to one of my favorite guys, a daughter, a Jesus follower and so much more. I love preworkout and a great sweat, I collect books like trophies, I love to cook but hate a dirty kitchen. I love grungy country music, bell bottom pants, turquoise (the mineral) and converses. Our house is full of love and laughter as we navigate this busy life together, focusing on keeping the important parts of life the biggest parts, and building a healthy and safe place in our family of four!
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